If you're a fan of shorter hair but fancy a change, then a pixie cut could be the perfect hairstyle for you. Pixie cuts for older women are ideal when your hair is looking older, as they look great on thinning hair as well as grey hair too.
Pixie cuts are short on the back and sides with a little more length on top and are a great edgy hairstyle. There are plenty of celebrities who love the pixie cut style, like Dame Judi Dench and Dame Julie Andrews, who look stylish and chic with their pixie cut styles.
Although a pixie cut requires minimal effort and is a great wash and wear haircut, there are plenty of different ways you can style it, and these celebs are on hand to show you how it's done.
<meta charset="utf-8">Best pixie cuts for older women
1 of 14Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton has always maintained a good amount of hair on top, despite her shaved backs and sides. This extra lengths allow her to curl the top or keep them sleek and straight like above.
2 of 14Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis has kept her pixie cut looking fresh for most of her life, and we think it looks great in her natural grey hue.
3 of 14Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne's fiery red locks look fabulous in a pixie cut. Sharon's kept the cut fairly long to really frame her face.
4 of 14Viola Davies
We love how thick Viola Davies has kept her hair at the front, making this a perfect style if you want to keep a good fringe at the front of your hair.
5 of 14Michelle Williams
This clean, platinum blonde pixie cut looks amazing on Michelle Williams. It's great if you have naturally straight hair, and the side sweeping fringe won't get annoying when it starts to grow out.
6 of 14Julie Andrews
Dame Julie Andrews always looks elegant with her pixie cut. Her style has a little more texture, making it ideal if you have wavy or more curly locks.
7 of 14Halle Berry
Go for a dramatic fringe like Halle Berry has for a real fashion forward look. Halle also keeps plenty of height and volume on top to keep it looking youthful.
8 of 14Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda's natural grey locks look great in this choppy and voluminous pixie style. It's worth asking your hairdresser to teach you how to style this look with the right products every day so you can achieve this look from home.
9 of 14Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes looks fabulous with these retro Hollywood style curls on her pixie cut. This is a perfect example of how to style a pixie cut for a special occasion or event.
10 of 14Judi Dench
If you're looking for something that'll take minimal effort in the morning and be easy to style, then take inspiration from Dame Judi Dench.
11 of 14Kerry Washington
We love a sweeping fringe on a pixie cut, and Kerry Washington is here to show us how it's done. Although the back of the hair is pretty short, there's plenty of height left on top to play with.
12 of 14Emma Thompson
Hate the feeling of hair in your face? Style your hair off your face like Emma Thompson. This is a great everyday look, especially for the summer months when you need your hair to be off your face.
13 of 14Charlize Theron
This pixie cut with a deep side parting and a sleek finish looks super stylish. Charlize Theron is showing us how a pixie look can be perfectly styled with minimal effort and we love it.
14 of 14Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner manages to keep her pixie cut looking flawlessly and effortlessly styled by making sure her hair is in the best condition and shining.
Maintaining your pixie cut hairstyle
First things first, if you currently have longer hair but you're keen to go for the pixie cut then go gradually. Cutting all your hair off in one can often make you feel like you're losing a bit of your identity, so it's best to go gradually shorter overtime.
Colour
Whether you're wanting to stick to your natural grey or have something a little bolder, it's a good idea to have some highlights to give your hair dimension and the appearance of added texture. Having one single colour could make your hair look a little flat, especially if it's on the thinner side.
Another way of adding the appearance of more volume with colour is by having slightly darker roots and lighter ends to make the hair look thicker at the root.
Maintenance
Although you may think short hair equals less hassle and maintenance, you might want to think again. Having a very short style will mean more regular trips to the salon and more styling to make it look right. Not as easy as whipping it up into a hair clip on a bad hair day. Before chopping it off, have a think whether or not you can keep up with the maintenance.
Products
As you'll need to style your hair everyday, you'll want to invest in some good styling products as well as a good quality hairbrush and comb. We've listed some of our must-haves below.
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This styling wax adds instant texture and definition to any hair type and is great for creating a number of different looks, including sleek and sophisticated styles to curls.
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A good hairspray is essential, especially if you want your hair to stay in place all day. The TRESemme hairspray is not only super affordable, it'll also keep your hair in place without making your hair feel stiff and sticky.
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If it's volume and fullness you're lacking then a volumising spray is essential. This one from Living Proof works to add volume at the root that will last all day while also providing heat protection before styling.